Who Is SWA?

The Southern Wholesalers Association is the largest of the regional associations affiliated with the American Supply Association. SWA’s membership includes more than 950 locations throughout the southern states of:

Since its establishment in 1928, SWA has been an influential factor in the dissemination of information and in developing industry benefiting programs and activities.

Through its sponsored programs and activities, SWA continuously exerts its best efforts toward the development of more efficient and economical distribution of the products of the industry and effective communication between wholesalers and suppliers to the industry.

Partnership

None of the changes in the PHC, PVF, and water systems wholesaling industry are more evident than those in the manufacturer rep/wholesaler relationship. Never has it been more important for these industry partners to have a close and effective relationship.

Building strong, mutually profitable relationships between wholesalers and their suppliers has been SWA’s primary objective since its founding in 1928. SWA’s meetings, seminars, and Annual Convention are prime opportunities to become better acquainted with your industry peers, and to build stronger relationships with your business partners.

SWA’s Annual Convention provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to meet face to face with top level personnel from your suppliers. The location and program are structured to provide you with ample time to network with these key people both on a formal business to business level, and also, to communicate on a more informal and personal level.

Your first year as a member, you receive a complimentary delegate and spouse registration to the SWA Annual Convention, which saves you hundreds of dollars in fees, not to mention the savings you may realize from face to face communication with top level supplier personnel that you may not easily meet elsewhere.

It was important for our team to become SWA members as another way to show our support for the industry we love so much. Our strong bond and history with SWA ensures that our interests are met and our knowledge is shared with our peers. We hope many more companies will share in the same positive experiences.

Legislative Representation & Regulatory Compliance

Fair Market Environment and Compliance Assistance through Advocacy and communication on key legislative and regulatory issues.

Insurance

ASA Sponsored Business and Health

Insurance Programs: Behnke & Company

Publications & Periodicals

SWA Quarterly Newsletter

SWA Membership Directory

ASA Membership Directory

ASA Legislative Updates

Supply House Times Magazine

The Wholesaler Magazine

*Dual Membership

SWA membership includes automatic membership in the American Supply Association (ASA) at no extra cost. Your company will benefit from member discounts on the variety of educational, insurance, and discount programs that both these organizations offer and you will open new networking opportunities with other wholesalers and suppliers that are unavailable elsewhere.

Industry Meetings

Industry meetings offered throughout the year offer an exceptional opportunity for you to increase to your company’s profitability and build strong relationships with your industry peers and suppliers. Enjoy real savings from business to business communication with top level personnel of your suppliers.